Serving 642 students in grades 6-12, Colorado Early Colleges Colorado Springs ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 642 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Graduation Rate: 50-54% (Btm 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Colorado Early Colleges Colorado Springs ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Colorado Early Colleges Colorado Springs's student population of 642 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 47% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
642 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Colorado Early Colleges Colorado Springs ranks within the top 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Colorado Early Colleges Colorado Springs is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#586 out of 1779 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-44%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
23%
35%
Black
5%
5%
White
58%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
50-54%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Colorado Early Colleges Colorado Springs's ranking?
Colorado Early Colleges Colorado Springs is ranked #586 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Colorado Early Colleges Colorado Springs?
The graduation rate of Colorado Early Colleges Colorado Springs is 50-54%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Colorado Early Colleges Colorado Springs?
642 students attend Colorado Early Colleges Colorado Springs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Colorado Early Colleges Colorado Springs students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Colorado Early Colleges Colorado Springs?
Colorado Early Colleges Colorado Springs has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Colorado Early Colleges Colorado Springs offer ?
Colorado Early Colleges Colorado Springs offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Colorado Early Colleges Colorado Springs part of?
Colorado Early Colleges Colorado Springs is part of State Charter School Institute School District.
In what neighborhood is Colorado Early Colleges Colorado Springs located?
Colorado Early Colleges Colorado Springs is located in the Northeast Colorado Springs neighborhood of Colorado Springs, CO. There are 8 other public schools located in Northeast Colorado Springs.
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